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Questions to Ask About Fasting blood glucose assessment

By Dr. Carmen Cooper, MD · · Endocrinology and Metabolism

Our Endocrinology and Metabolism team put together this overview of fasting blood glucose assessment for patients and families.

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Topic: fasting blood glucose assessment. A quantitative measurement of the amount of glucose present in a sample of blood, obtained from a source that has abstained from nutrition, typically at least 8 hours prior to the sample collection time.

This article is for general information and does not replace advice from your clinician.